The Tokyo Zodiac Murders offers an undeniably intriguing premise: a mastermind's detailed plan for a series of murders executed posthumously, leaving readers to unravel a decades-old mystery on how the murders were committed. The atmospheric tension and the complexity of the puzzle kept me hooked on finding out the truth. However, the narration style didn't work for me at all—it felt more like a podcast conversation than an actual narration (based on the 30% I've read), dragging the pace and diminishing my enjoyment. Despite the mystery's allure, the journey became monotonous, making this my second DNF. Skimming to the end revealed a fascinating resolution, but I only wish the path to it had been more compelling.